Rogue Dungeon Boardgame for iPhone

Dungeon crawler based on a board game

Rogue Dungeon Boardgame is a premium board game for mobile by developer Cerberus Gate Games. It is the official digital version of a popular tabletop RPG adventure of the same name. Through it, players can have the same engaging dungeon-crawling experience straight on their smartphones.

Similar to games like Banner Saga or Pathfinder Adventures, Rogue Dungeon Boardgame features tactical turn-based combat that lets players plan and strategize to figure out how best to handle different enemy encounters. It also boasts a sprawling world filled with intriguing lore and special NPCs that can help you on your journey.

Speed dungeon crawling

Rogue Dungeon started out as a board game and is a roguelike dungeon crawler infused with classic tabletop RPG charm and twisted dark humor. It was an instant hit with gamers, and it didn't take long before it was developed further into an actual video game. The result was Rogue Dungeon Boardgame, a release that attempts to replicate the experience and be more accessible to a wider range of players.

This game plays out like a traditional board game employing hand management and dice rolling mechanics in a tactical turn-based fashion. Pick from multiple heroes called Rogues, and manage your loot wisely to increase your chances of survival through five multi-level dungeons. Meet traders who will give you the option to trade what you have for something better or simply push on with the gear you have.

Traps are scattered throughout levels, and some enemies can unleash special attacks or even summon other monsters through various triggers. Now, the game does have a few faults it needs to address, starting with the cluttered UI. Another is the slight learning curve since the tutorial is not particularly helpful. Lastly, some game balance issues negatively affect gameplay and will ruin the experience for some players.

Rough around the edges

In conclusion, Rogue Dungeon Boardgame is an admirable attempt at replicating the experience that made the board game it is trying to emulate so great. However, its execution falls short and needs more work. If you don't mind dealing with the issues mentioned above, this is still worth checking out. Otherwise, wait for update fixes for them or play something else.